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Region:
Southeast Florida
RIVER BLUFF PICNIC SITE STATE
PARK
1022 Desoto Park Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 922-6007
Directions
10 miles west of Tallahassee on State Road 20 on Jack
Vause Road.
Fees
Please call the park for fees and other information.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Florida
State Parks. Please place all trash in its proper place
and do not feed the wildlife.
The lake offers outstanding recreational opportunities
for largemouth bass, shellcracker and speckled perch
sport fishing, nature walks, picnicking and boating.
Lake Talquin is a man-made lake. Because the lake is
inundated with logs and stumps, no swimming is permitted.
The rolling hills of the uplands
are covered with forests of pines and hardwoods. Large
loblolly pines, American beeches, Southern magnolias
and oaks dominate these woods. In the spring, flowering
dogwood, rebud and red buckeye are all in bloom in the
forest understory and add soft colors to the fresh green
of the newly opening forest leaves.
There is an amazing abundance of wildlife throughout
the are. Numerous waterfowl use the lake during the
winter, and bald eagles and osprey are often seen flying
over the lake or resting in trees along the shore. On
the upper reaches of the lake, the strange nocturnal
call of limpkins echo among the cypress trees. Animals
such as wild turkey and deer are seen frequently. |
Fishing
Renowned for its sports fishing, Lake Talquin contains
largemouth bass, speckled perch, bluegill, shellcracker
and catfish. A Florida freshwater fishing license is
required for persons over 15 years of age or older.
A small fishing dock is located at the River Bluff area
to allow fishing without a boat.
Nature Trails
The self-guided boardwalk at the River Bluff Picnic
Site offers views of the ravine, bluffs and lakeshore.
A loop trail takes visitors through two of the ravines
at the site. This 45-mintue walk allows visitors a closer
inspection of the fascinating plant and animal life
of the park year-round.
Picnicking
Excellent picnic facilities, including a pavilion and
barbeque pit are available at the River Bluff Picnic
Site. The facilities may be reserved for group activities
and after-hour use by contacting the park office. |
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